Changing family law solicitor

[truebeliever]

Is it frowned upon to change solicitor? My divorce has been ongoing for 2 years now and we're getting nowhere. Solicitor drags their heels and I don't think I'm getting good advice. Divorce has been finalised but the financial negotiations are ongoing. I've been advised not to persue a share of his pension or ask for spousal maintenance even though my salary and career were stalled whilst I was t home with our 2 DC.
Would it be worth seeing another one?

Spending a few hundred on a second opinion could get you nowhere... but it could get you ££££...

If you're uncertain it's always worthwhile getting a second opinion, if only to reassure you that you're getting proper advice.

Thank you, thought it might be a big no no changing after all this time. Found a solicitor with good reviews who offer half an hour free. Will try to make an appointment and make notes of all that's happened so far.

We started with a solicitor had who had great ideas but was very heavily burdened with case load. Nothing was happening so we swapped and were sorted in three months.

As for not going for a share of pension and/or spousal maintenance, whatever not. Even if it is only a bargaining position, why would you not?

I've booked to see someone on Thursday. Not free as advertised but it'll be worth it if it helps.
I've been so stressed with it all as xh has behaved like a twat about it all.
Apparently pension isn't worth going after. I can't remember why she said not to go after spousal maintenance. I think I should as I've been part time for 4 years due to dc and as such my career progression and salary is about half of his.

Spousal maintenance is about needs rather than wants though is normally the issue in most cases unless there are megabucks to throw about. Normally even if the salary is double, by the time any CMS is paid, difference in mortgage/rent and then any benefits are taken into account both parents can find themselves on a similar monthly amount. Not saying this is the case but if the solicitor has given you that advice, they must have a reason

Most people don't get spousal maintenance and I wouldn't waste money on pursuing it if it's a non starter.

How much is his pension worth?

Remember the new solicitor will say whatever to get you to change../

Pension worth just under 20k

Spousal maintenance is considered for a short period of time, say six months to provide support while looking for a different job for example.

It's also important to build yourself a starting position with some room to negotiate rather than starting with what you would like to be the end position. All the best.